The average train between St Helens and Handforth takes 1h 29m and the fastest train takes 58 min. There is a train service every few hours from St Helens to Handforth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between St Helens and Handforth. The earliest departure is at 6:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St Helens is at 11:28 PM which arrives into Handforth at 6:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from St Helens to Handforth. However, there are services departing from St Helens station and arriving at Handforth station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.
St Helens to Handforth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from St Helens Junction station.
St Helens to Handforth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Handforth station.
Book your St Helens to Handforth train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between St Helens and Handforth is 36.1 km. The road distance is 49 km.
You can take a train from St Helens Junction to Handforth via Manchester Piccadilly in around 1h 19m.